Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...would love to be your tutor. I graduated from the University of Washington in Drama: Performance and Education. After college, I became certified to teach English as a Second Language. This last year I lived in Costa Rica and taught English to students of varying ages and levels. My classes are always fun, dynamic and personalized. Never a boring lecture! Whether you need help studying for the SAT, or tackling difficult English grammar, our lessons...

...listed on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have continued to tutor and teach since then. I really enjoy helping students grow their own sense of self-confidence and watching them grasp the material. Sometimes all it takes is a little extra explanation that is hard to get in the classroom when the teacher...

...to help a pupil become attuned to the nuances of a text or express themselves more clearly for a college admissions essay. Besides education, my interests and hobbies include theatre, cooking, camping, and volunteerism. In my professional and personal life, I adhere to the motto of my favorite writer, E.M. Forster: "Only connect." By shaping meaningful connections with others, we come alive to the richness and diversity of human experience. As a teacher, I consider...

...did a summer study abroad learning about social justice in India. My last quarter of college was an internship teaching ESL in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. While I love studying literature of all genres, I feel the most impactful literary experience is one that deeply resonates with the reader, and inspires them to write their own stories. This is why I am an advocate for detailed, creative, and personal essay writing. The most powerful essay or piece...

...(with a focus in Europe and international security), and gained a concentration in gender and sexuality studies. Thanks to journalism, I’ve traveled and lived all over the United States, from New York to Los Angeles to Houston. My biggest passions are English and literature, and I love to instill that passion in others, whether that means helping someone work through writing a difficult essay or prep for the critical reading portions of the SATs. When...

...helping kids find the joy of learning and succeeding. In my years of experience as a reading tutor for underserved kids, a counselor at a Cornell University academic summer camp, and a teacher in a fifth-grade classroom, I've learned how to inspire even the most reluctant learners to love using their minds. There's nothing more gratifying to me then seeing a student understand, and I'm privileged to witness that moment often. Whether your student needs...

I'm a graduate of Washington State University with a BA in English who is looking to help others expand their knowledge of literature. I find the analysis of literature to be very interesting and hope to inspire those I work with to feel the same way. I am most versed in early American literature but am familiar with many other types as well. I seek to promote close reading strategies and emphasis on aesthetic analysis.

...voice lessons have strengthened and supported my tutoring. My time teaching preschool classes in Seattle has affirmed my commitment to practicing empathy in any and all learning environments. During my two years in Colorado, I tutored at the Greeley-Evans District 6 Schools. I became very familiar with the Socratic Method and tutored English, History, Literature, Psychology, Earth Science, and Math. Though I enjoy tutoring all Humanities subjects, I especially love editing essays and tutoring English...

...at University Of Washington, Seattle. Since I only graduated from high school a couple years ago, I am very familiar with the high school and middle school topics being taught. I am able to relate and truly understand the stress that students might be going through with college application processes, SATs and middle / high school assignments. I am eager to motivate and help you all to be successful and confident students in your classes!

...on moral codes that favor not only themselves, but also those who depend on their guidance. It is imperative that the mind of a leader is both selfless and ambitious. Without the proper outlook, disorder will spawn, and failure will be the aftermath. The ability to teach those who are seeking knowledge is both a privilege and a necessity. It is my duty to guide those who seek my assistance to success.

...a curiosity for applying science to their own life. I have been a volunteer tutor and teaching assistant for elementary math and reading, as well as elementary, middle, and high school science. I have taken and excelled in AP courses, college courses, and graduate level chemistry courses and hope to prepare students for similar success by explaining and reviewing material, introducing study and testing strategies, and getting at the "why" behind important concepts. Outside of...

...International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn...

...Altogether, I have been helping friends, family, and clients with their school work and business work for over twenty years. I have always believed that it is possible to have fun and learn at the same time - and I happen to believe that learning is fun! It is always a great privilege for me to be able to help another person get one step closer to his or her academic, career and life goals.

...also frequently surprises students with how much knowledge they already command. When learning new material, I prefer an in-depth approach that will look at the same idea from multiple angles. This is helpful, especially for younger learners, as a way to reinforce learning and also to check and make sure that the concept is fully understood. I find that connecting the new material to real-world circumstances or current events can be a useful tool, especially...

Hello! My name is Ms. Sapp and I teach English and French of all levels! I am excited to help you in any way that I can, so please feel free to reach out to start working on the languages you are learning!

...and comprehend complex concepts. I love to see students succeed after struggling with even the most difficult problems and concepts. Often times It can take a person long hours to approach these problems. With the assistance of a peer, however, solving the problem is much more efficient and even becomes fun! I believe I can help students understand and retain material in an easily digestible manner and I love to see students succeed after investing...

Hello! I'm Hannah, and I am passionate about helping students and adults reach their academic and professional goals through one-on-one, personalized support. With a master's in Education, seven years of teaching experience, and experience tutoring elementary through college-level subjects, I am a versatile tutor who can work with students in developing the necessary academic skills and strategies to be successful.

...an ESL Tutor in Massachusetts I worked primarily on my students' academic English and did a couple hours a week of preparation for the TOEFL and SAT. Tutoring has been an immensely educational experience for me. I have learned much about how to properly prepare students for the tests they'll have to take as well as the challenges they face in their everyday life. Working in a one-on-one environment is also a great way to...

...prison. I've also lived in Asia for three of the last five years, teaching and studying in mostly India and Southeast Asia. My tutoring/teaching style combines a big-picture, compassionate approach with detail-oriented and focused efficiency. In other words, I motivate my students by helping them apply their lessons to more than just school, while still focusing on the necessary outcomes of improved scores! I most enjoy helping students with their writing skills, basic-intermediate math skills,...

...do need to know just enough to answer the problems at hand. I am here to help you maximize your efficiency in the testing environment through unique strategies and techniques. My sessions are generally really laid back and there shouldn't be any pressure. I am also well versed in Computer Science, especially Java and Android Development. In the past two years, I interned at the Boston University Computer Science Department as well as University of...